Zhuhi and the Walking street

I realize that it's Sunday so I have a few days of catching up to do.

Friday we had slower morning and around lunchtime we went to the orphanage in Zhuhi (Joo-hi).  We were able to evaluate 19 kids ranging in age from a few months old to about 12 years old.  All had some "medical diagnosis" of varying degrees.  I took notes on the iPad while the doc did the exams.  We weren't exactly a well oiled wheel, but made it through and will tweak as we go.  I didn't get really any pictures as I was busy working the whole time.

I did get a couple  of pictures of the school next door. The kids here all have uniforms and the color varies by school.  The uniforms at this school were McDonald colors so it was very cute.  The school "bell" actually sounded more like fireworks being shot off so that too was fun to hear.  At tea time, the orphanage staff brought us McDonalds food (chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, fries and cokes....no tea!)

When we got back to the hotel, our guide offered to take us to the Walking street.  It is a street that is closed to traffic that has stores and such.  It reminded me of Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom. We went down an alley off of the walking street and ate at a little hole in the wall restaurant and had very authentic Chinese food...complete with chopsticks.  I am so glad my dad went to Vietnam first.  I took a picture of the "big gulp" cup full of chopsticks that you just grab out of.  The food was delicious.  We came back to the hotel after walking around a bit and seeing all the lights.  Two  things are for certain....

Chinese like the neon lights and

It is always Christmas in China.  It is not uncommon to see lite up Christmas trees or other asundery Christmas decor wherever you are; nor is it uncommon to here random Christmas music.  The U.S. might be a happier place if we followed suit.

Things here a surprisingly similar to the U.S.  Traffic hasn't been horrible.  The roads have rough patches but overall haven't been too bad.  I was anticipating there being people EVERYWHERE, but I have been in bigger crowds in NYC.

I know that God is walking with me each day. I feel the prayers of many so thank you.